learning

so i was asked to join a ’self-portrait’ group on flickr. First of all, i didn’t even know that flickr had groups, thats how un-hip i am these days.. and secondly these groups are HUGE. simple free-lance no body people like me have flickr accounts with a HUGE fan base. im talkin hundreds of comments on each image, with constructive criticism and comments and suggestions. it rocks! i had no idea. well every single one of these accounts got attention through posting their photos in groups. so back to where i started, i was invited to become a member of a ’self-portrait’ group.. and i was weary to join for lots of reasons. everyone takes photos of themselves for their facebook & myspace profiles.. don’t act like you dont. and if you don’t its because you’re my friend and i’m always taking them for you

but this is different all together. this group has different ‘projects’ to challenge the photographers to learn more about themselves, their cameras, shooting, and post production work. I was still weary until i saw some of these photos. WOW. seriously some of the most beautiful photos i’ve ever seen.

some positives:

-learning about lighting and space at your own pace, without the pressure of shooting someone else.

-learning how to give direction to people when you’re shooting them.

-challenging yourself with new ideas and creativity (its okay to get frustrated with yourself!)

anyways, i’m not sure how long i’ll participate in these projects, or if i’ll post them anywhere other than the flickr group but i’m excited and quite nervous to try it out.

here’s my final images for my first ‘challenge’:

title: between the trees

title: multiplicity

(my first real attempt at cloning in photoshop)

anyways, i’m sure no one really cares about all of this, but i found it interesting.

i can’t wait to start school and learn more. i’m readddyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

love yall,

krissy leigh